PutnamEco Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 What gadgets and gizmos do you have that makes your life easier? I'm thinking about those little items that cost around $20 (£ 12) that seem to be worth more because of how much easier they let you do something or those things that are just fun to use.I'll start with one I really like. Spring Tools Nailsets. I use mine all the time on a lot of different jobs. One of their line I find particularly useful is their 48R05-1 pin punch, used to drive hinge pins from hinges when you don't want to take the chance of nicking or scratching a door or door frame with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dewalt Impact clutch is a must have once you buy one and put it in any make or model of impact driver or drill you will be a very Happy camper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 FastCap offers a scribe that has a lot of neat features like an articulating marker arm and a nice flat on the follower side and even has an onboard pencil sharpenerThe AccuScribe Pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I bought on of those alkaline battery testers and keep it in the junk drawer with the loose batteries. It's proven very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have a bunch of Woods Industries 5 outlet adapter for using when 1 plug on the end of my extension cord is not enough. I like the fact that they work with wall warts and they have a way to lock them to the end of a cord so they don't come loose. They can even be daisy chained for even more outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Wow, that's pretty neat. May have to invest in one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Since we are talking electrical gadgets, this worklight has come in really handy for commercial work on more than one occasion. Really handy when all the outlets down at floor level have battery chargers plugged into them.Here is another one that can save your butt. Not OSHA approved though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 We use to use those little screw in outlets to run small electronics on our locomotives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I was forever cussing the feeble tip on my tape measures. Damned things wouldn't catch and hold on anything. Then I found the Grip Tip. It's about 1-3/8 inches (35mm) in diameter and snaps onto the existing tips of most tape measures. It slides on and twists off (but you'll probably never want to remove it. It is make of die formed steel and has it's outer edge curled back like a shallow bottle cap with teeth all the way around the edge. You can google "Grip Tip" online and probably still buy them 2 for $3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Sounds like a worthy gadget. I've noticed most of the tapes coming out now days have better tips than the used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moze Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Construction calculator: click Construction Master app: click ½" Channel Locks: click (love these) DeWalt Right Angle Adapter: click Self-centering tape: click ($5 at Home Depot) Retractable straps: click eGear keyring flashlight: click Gerber Dime: click Stabilla Pocket Level: click Franklin stud finder: click DeWAlt 12v Flashlight: click (awesome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 I use 4-1/2 Channellocks all the time for something.The Franklin Stud finder is awesome. I've wanted one forever, never got around to getting one though. I use the Hanson magnetic stud finder. Works great, costs $5. I'd rather have the Hanson though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkaid Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 DEWALT DW2095 Magnetic Drive Guide Set great for driving long screws or trying to drive at an awkward angle http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW2095-Magnetic-Drive-Guide/dp/B00004RH24/ref=pd_sim_hi_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 My m12 non-power tools are life savers, they get used very frequently and are a big hit in my household.M12 led flashlightM12 radioM12 power sourceM12 jacket (also gives off visible light in a completely dark room in medium and low setting, obviously not a replacement for a flashlight but enough light to see where your going)Also like my rigid 25' 12gauge extension cord. Has 3 outlets one at approx every 8 ft and the outlets have led's making it a makeshift outlet tester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 My SOG multi tool is a lifesaver!!! and a pocket knive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeth Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Dewalt miter saw light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 My m12 non-power tools are life savers, they get used very frequently and are a big hit in my household.M12 led flashlightM12 radioM12 power sourceM12 jacket (also gives off visible light in a completely dark room in medium and low setting, obviously not a replacement for a flashlight but enough light to see where your going)Also like my rigid 25' 12gauge extension cord. Has 3 outlets one at approx every 8 ft and the outlets have led's making it a makeshift outlet testerDo we just buy the same stuff Javier? I have all of that even down to the Ridgid extension cord. I love the fact that it has 3 outlets. I plug in the miter saw at the end and the other plugs have chargers on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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